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Last updated August 11, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in 98121 is $2,350.

Average rent

$2,350

Month-over-month change

-$100

Year-over-year change

-$72

Available rentals

118

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $700 to $24,500.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$6001
$7001
$8001
$9001
$1,0001
$1,1002
$1,2003
$1,3004
$1,4007
$1,5003
$1,6004
$1,7003
$1,8005
$1,9005
$2,00010
$2,10010
$2,2003
$2,3007
$2,4005
$2,5007
$2,6005
$2,7007
$2,8005
$2,9002
$3,1001
$3,2004
$3,3002
$3,4005
$3,5003
$3,6003
$3,7003
$3,8004
$4,1002
$4,2003
$4,3001
$4,4002
$4,5003
$4,6001
$4,8001
$5,000+6

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has decreased by $72 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
Last year (2024)This year (2025)
Jan$2,323$2,297
Feb$2,249$2,250
Mar$2,225$2,399
Apr$2,329$2,336
May$2,329$2,500
Jun$2,394$2,531
Jul$2,453$2,449
Aug$2,400$2,350
Sep$2,462No data
Oct$2,495No data
Nov$2,395No data
Dec$2,242No data

Market temperature

The 98121 rental market temperature is WARM. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

warm

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in 98121 is 12% higher than the national average.

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in 98121?

The average rent in 98121 is $2,350.

2. How much does it cost to rent a house in 98121?

Houses in 98121 rent between $700 - $24,500 with an average rent of $2,350.

3. How has the rent in 98121 changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in 98121 decreased by $72

4. How much has the rent in 98121 increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in 98121 decreased by $100

5. How many available rentals are there in 98121?

There are currently 118 rentals available in 98121.

6. How do rent prices in 98121 compare with the national average?

The average rent in 98121 is $2,350 — 11.9% higher the national average of $2,100.